
Overview
Kara Fess is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Peru, Illinois.
Dr. Fess is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Boils.
Dr. Fess is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
1650 Midtown Road, Peru, IL 61354
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kara O. Fess
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara O. Fess?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara O. Fess by calling their office at 815-538-1351. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kara O. Fess a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara O. Fess is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity in Children, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kara O. Fess specialize in?
While Dr. Kara O. Fess is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Kara O. Fess participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kara O. Fess has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Kara O. Fess's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kara O. Fess accept my insurance?
Dr. Kara O. Fess accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 815-538-1351 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- BoilsDr. Fess isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Fess isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Fess isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Fess isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Fess isAdvanced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Experienced
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
- AsthmaDr. Fess isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Fess isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Fess isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- CarbuncleDr. Fess isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- CellulitisDr. Fess isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.


